The Words I Never Want to See in a Review
These are my biggest pet peeve words or phrases in film writing and criticism. They…
Mothers and Sons: The Common Ground of BOYHOOD and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
The father-son relationship is one of the most frequently explored dynamics in cinema (an imdb…
IN HELL: Two Reasons
At this point in time, I’m not going against the grain by suggesting that of…
Chick Flicks and Guy Movies
“First of all, NO guy should ever comment on porn for women. Let us do…
C4 and Senior Citizens: Why Greenlight THE EXPENDABLES?
I don’t normally write about films I haven’t seen. Certainly I don’t review them, because…
Do you, or should you, bring outside baggage to the movies?
Julius Kassendorf: One of the constant conversations is whether bringing politics and/or outside life to…
Is the latest wave of Christian movies a sign of the cinematic apocalypse?
Raoul F Gonzo: As a Christian, this topic interests me, but I want to go…
Do you think Hollywood is actually liberal?
This week, we introduce a new series where we ask a question based around a…
Richard Atttenborough (1923-2014)
Richard Attenborough died today, within a week of turning 91. I won’t pretend to be…
The Pitfalls of Perils and Pearl: How THE PERILS OF PAULINE Reflected the New Woman
One of the most well known serial films ever, The Perils of Pauline is an…